Optical Spectroscopy (PAX8GIAR)
Summary
Optical spectroscopy concerns itself with the interaction between light and matter. In this lecture we present a theoretical framework to discuss the absorption, emission, and luminescence properties of atomic and molecular systems. Experimental techniques will be discussed, including modern and state-of-the-art techniques used in the environmental (e.g., infrared trace gas detection) and life sciences (such as Raman non-linear spectroscopies).
Calendar Spring Semester 2021
Final Exam: Monday May 3, 2021. 9:00-11:00. Room A119.
You are allowed to consult one double-sided A4 sheet of formulas prepared by yourself.
You are highly encouraged to use a handheld calculator. All other documents and devices should be stored out of sight.
COVID-19 Alert: All lectures will take place on-line until further notice. Please check your institutional email for instructions and links.
Course materials (pdf)
Chapter 1-2 (Light, A Short History)
Chapter 3 (Interaction of EM Radiation with Atoms and Molecules)
Chapter 4 (Infrared Molecular Spectroscopy)
Chapter 5 (Raman Spectroscopy)
Chapter 6 (Electronic Spectroscopy)
Chapter 7 (Photoelectron Spectroscopy)
Chapter 8 (Laser Induced Fluorescence)
Chapter 9 (Solid State Spectroscopy)
Chapter 10 (Detection Techniques)
Chapter 11 (Frequency Comb Spectroscopy)
FTS supporting material
FC supporting material
MathCAD viewer application (Windows)
Here are some exercises prepared by Janek Landsberg. Please note that these are meant as take home exercises; Not all are as closely related to the current course material, and not all are exemplary of possible final exam questions.
The precept ("TD") exercises are here.
An sample exam can be found here. No solution will be provided. You have seen the material in class ... if not, contact me ...